Melissa is joined on the mic by Kara Michelle Liu, co-founder of Sunday Dinner Publishing, which highlights the personal stories of people of color. Kara tells the life story of Fannie Lou Hamer, a leader …
Women of History
42. Fight For Your Right: Marsha P. Johnson & Dr. Maya Angelou
Our very own Mimosa Sisterhood fan, Rikki Bell, joins Melissa on the mic to tell the life story of her favorite woman in history. Melissa tells the story of Marsha P. Johnson, a drag queen …
41. Controversy At Its Finest: Joan Rivers & Lisa “Left Eye” Lopes
Melissa is joined by friend and comedian, Paul Jordan, to celebrate the lives of two fierce, boss betch, iconic women that some might deem a tad controversial. Paul tells the life story of Joan Rivers, …
40. Protect Our Planet: Terri Irwin & Rachel Carson
Kelsie McInnis joins Melissa back on the mic to discuss all things women and wine. Melissa tells the story of Terri Irwin and all her impressive accomplishments before, during, and after her marriage to Steve …
39. Eye of the Day: Mata Hari & Wilma Mankiller
Jordan Redwine, co-host of A Novel Adaptation podcast, tells the story of Mata Hari; an exotic dancer convicted of being a German spy during WWI. Melissa introduces Wilma Mankiller, a Cherokee activist and the first …
38. From Rags to Riches: Audrey Hepburn & Halima Aden
Our lovely guest host, Andee, tunes in from New Jersey to shoot the shit on Covid-19 and tell the story of Audrey Hepburn’s childhood growing up during WWII. Melissa introduces Halima Aden, an up-and-coming fashion …
37. Southern Rhinestones: Dolly Parton & Sister Rosetta Tharpe
The band is back together again folks! CJ joins Melissa back on the mic to tell the story of Dolly Parton, the world’s most loved and praised Rhinestone cowgirl. Melissa introduced CJ to Sister Rosetta …
36. Beauty, Brains, and Brawns: Hedy Lamarr & Lynn Hill
Melissa is joined on the mic by Kelsie McInnis, long time friend, roommate, and soul sister! Kelsie tells the story of Hedy Lamarr, famous Hollywood actress and WWII inventor of “frequency hopping”. Melissa reminds Kelsie …
35. Immortal Warriors: Henrietta Lacks & Mariya Oktyabrskaya
The Sisterhood went Misterhood and invited our first ever MALE guest host for Episode 35! Our #1 man-fan, Brad Stockwell, introduced Melissa to Henrietta Lacks; a woman whose immortal “HeLa” cancer cells have continued to …
34. Diplomatic Duo: Shirley Temple & Erin Brockovich
After a long break, the Sisterhood is back with our first GUEST HOST! Melissa is joined on the mic by friend and fan, Julia McGaughey, for our first in-person podcast recording. Melissa tells the story …